Watt Close is in Paston, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE4 7XF is located in the Gunthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watt Close, Paston, Peterborough, PE4 7XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE4 7XY, PE4 7XW, PE4 7DT, PE4 7ZW, PE4 7XZ, PE4 7YU, PE4 7YR, PE4 7YT, PE4 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE4 7XF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 43% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 41.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 34.9% | -9.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 21.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 16% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 80.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 80.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.7% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watt Close was 121.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Dogsthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watt Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe and the 205th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Watt Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-11-16 | £79,496 |
| 35 Watt Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-02-25 | £198,212 |
| 34 Watt Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-09-24 | £257,742 |
| 8 Watt Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2021-07-30 | £92,807 |
| 4 Watt Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-11-20 | £92,518 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Gunthorpe Road , Gunthorpe PE4 7DZ | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werrington Primary School Amberley Slope , Werrington PE4 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,256 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools Out - Mobile Classroom | Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings | 617 yd | |
| Baker Perkins Limited | Apv Baker Plc, Manor Drive Hou, Manor Drive | 762 yd | |
| The Watering Can Cafe | The Barn Garden Centre, Gunthorpe Road | 834 yd | |
| Hot Coffee and Bakery | 113 Chadburn | 840 yd | |
| Honey Pot Cafe | 150 Chadburn | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrier | 184 Gunthorpe Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry King | 75 Hallfields Lane | 401 yd | |
| Kung Fu Kitchen | 10 Hallfields Lane | 485 yd | |
| Gunthorpe Fish Bar | 13 Chiltern Rise | 513 yd | |
| Paston Pizza, Kebab and Fish and Chips | 123 Chadburn | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chadburn | 840 yd | |
| Savers Supermarket | 182 Mountsteven Avenue | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paston Ridings School PASTON RIDINGS | swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Itter Park FULBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Campbell Drive Campbell Drive | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| The Voyager School Playing Fields (Closed) Brookside | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.